Pakistan Studies 2059 · O Level · Crops and livestock

Crops and livestock — practice question

(a(i)A)[1]

Name one fish species that is raised on a fish farm.

(a(i)B)[2]

Give two uses of products from fish farms.

(a(ii))[3]

Describe how fish are reared on fish farms.

(b(i))[1]

In which year was the percentage of farms under 5 hectares (ha) the smallest?

(b(ii))[2]

Identify the two main changes in farm size across the whole period 1980-2010.

(b(iii))[1]

Suggest one reason for a change you identified in (b)(ii).

(b(iv))[4]

Explain how farm size can influence production on farms in Pakistan. You should develop your answer.

(c(i)A)[1]

Study Photograph B(Insert). Name the crop shown in this photograph.

(c(i)B)[1]

Give one reason why this crop can be grown in many areas of Pakistan.

(c(i)C)[1]

Describe one natural requirement for a high yield of this crop.

(c(ii))[2]

Sugar cane is an important crop grown in Pakistan. Suggest two reasons why demand for this crop has increased.

(d)[6]

A very large area, 4-7 million hectares or one-fifth to one-third of Pakistan’s total agricultural area, has had yields reduced or crops completely lost because of waterlogging and salinity. Evaluate whether agricultural land damage from waterlogging and salinity can be prevented. Give reasons to support your judgement and refer to examples you have studied. You should consider different points of view in your answer.

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